Electoral College

A state's "Congressional Representation" includes

• both its number of United States Senators and Representatives

• only its number of United States Senators

• Congressional Representation does not include senators or representatives

• only its number of United States Representatives

Presidents and Vice Presidents are not chosen by direct popular vote, but by a body known as the...

• electoral college.

• Congress.

• Supreme Court.

• electorate.

What is the slate of electors?

• people who are chosen by popular vote in each state to serve in the electoral college

• a survey

• a chalkboard where the number of votes are counted

• a ballot with all the names of the candidates running for office

The number of votes a state has in the electoral college is based on...

• which party won the popular vote

• the state's Congressional representation

• how many people voted.

• the age of its eldest elector minus the age of its youngest elector

Which word in the statement above describes this process the BEST?

• primary election

• party platform

• general election

• winner-take-all

The slate (list) of presidential electors for the electoral college (in each state) is chosen by

• the Supreme Court.

• by popular vote.

• the governor of each state.

• Congress.

How many electoral votes are needed to win a presidential election?

• 269

• NONE

• 270

• 538

Why is campaigning a small states like Delaware and Rhode Island necessary?

• Campaign rules require it

• The governors invite the candidates.

• In close elections, their votes make a difference.

• Party platforms require it.

CAUSE: the requirement that a candidate receives a majority vote in order to win in the electoral college.

EFFECT: the Electoral College favors a __________ system.

• one-party system

• two-party system

• three-party system

• multi-party system

If someone receives the most votes in an election, they have received __________ votes.

• anonymous

• a minority of

• a majority of

• unanimous